Minus the sauce (which is pretty cheap in its own right but that’s NOT why we are here lol), the kakiage with salt and some squeeze of lemon was a perfect snack and really requires 5 things to make: coleslaw, flour, cornstarch, water and oil to fry! (Salt and lemon are condiments and optional for some folk so not a total requirement to enjoy!)
2 cups of broccoli coleslaw or any coleslaw for that matter (mine was from a bag)
Oil for frying at least 1/2 inch in a skillet (I used my little deep fryer cause it was 4am and I was grindingly tired but I normally prepare it this way) or use enough oil to deep fry to save time
Flour and corn starch 1/2 and 1/2c
Water/milk/almond milk/liquid similar to water (I used water)
Take coleslaw, mix with flour/starch mix, get oil 350degrees or hot enough that when u drop a piece of the slaw it begins to bubble but not sputter with smaller explosions, make into a good 2” disc about 1/2”-3/4” wide (Eyeball it I did. U got this!) on a heat safe spatula and slowwwwwly slide each disc into the hot oil. (Being slow helps the batter stick without it falling apart) Once in just let it cook for about 2-3 min then flip and let it cook a minute or two. Extra if u want it extra crispy, place on paper towel to oil drip and salt. Serve with lemon…or lime that could be great. Omg add some cilantro and chili…Valentina……..ok sorry.
by IAmEatery